Preparation

1. Make the dough, if not already prepared.
2. If you don’t have roasted garlic laying around, cut the top off of a head of garlic. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake in a dish at 450 degrees for about 30 minutes or until fragrant. Cool, and remove from the head by squeezing the base of the bulb.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta and sour cream. Fold in the pesto. Season with freshly ground pepper. Put in refrigerator to meld until assembly.
4. In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy (but not burned). Remove from pan in a slotted spoon, and drain on a paper towel.
5. In the reserved bacon fat, start to cook the onions over medium heat. Salt, and slowly cook until just starting to brown (about 20 minutes).
6. Finish the onions by adding the whiskey or sugar. Cook until alcohol is dissolved, or onions are fully caramelized and sugar is cooked down.

Assembly

1. Roll out the dough – I made mine into a square half-sheet pan lined with parchment, but adjust based on your pizza skill.
2. Spread pesto-cream mixture over the dough, be sure to leave room for crust.
3. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Dot with ½ head of roasted garlic.
5. Sprinkle bacon and onion over the top.
6. Bake at 400 degrees for about 8-12 minutes – but adjust the temperature and cooking time to suit your baking method (my pie took a little longer because of the dark base of the baking sheet). Check often if you’re unsure (with the light, don’t open the door!) or a pizza novice.
7. Enjoy with a glass of wine and a side salad. If you’re feeling REALLY fancy, you can always just put your balsamic-dressed greens right on top of the hot pizza… but do whatever moves you.